For Mediation was founded in 2020 by Bonita Nel, who wants to help families after seeing the effect that breakups have on the children affected. Her aim is for peaceful seperation, and to preserve relationships with both parents where children are involved.

Bonita holds a law degree from the University of South Africa, and is a Family and Divorce mediator with the Social Justice Foundation Association of Members (SJFAM). Her special interests are family law, child maintenance and parenting plans, divorce mediation and spousal maintenance.